After completing a high-school education at the Stockholm music school Södra Latin, Swedish producer Peter Cartriers heard of Stephens talent in 1995 and invited him to his studio in Stockholm where they made a demo that first attracted the attention of a Swedish indie label and then secured a record deal with the UK major label Parlophone/EMI Music as well as Priority Records in the US. Stephen wrote and Peter produced Stephens first critically acclaimed and 5 times Grammy nominated album "Alone" (the album was re-mixed and re-named "Spirit Tales" for his UK and US release) and Stephen Simmonds had his breakthrough in 1997 with the hit "Tears Never Dry" a duet with Swedish superstar Lisa Nilsson that quickly became the most played track on radio that year.
Since then his talent has brought him to the US and the UK where he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Raphael Saadiq, Masters At Work and Mica Paris. His US release "Spirit Tales" was highly recommended by Prince and the New Power Generation on their official website.
He has performed for Stevie Wonder and Amnesty and he is the only Swedish artist who has been reviewed in the Quincy Jones founded Soul and R&B bible Vibe Magazine.
Stephen is now 31 years of age and for the release of his third album "This Must Be Ground" he has started his own label For Father Recordings and through a leading distributor got the album out in Scandinavia during 2004/early 2005.
"This Must Be Ground" is a strong album lyrically and musically. With songs such as "Goodwill", "Mother Mary" and "Killing & Religion" the goal was to blend Stephens strong world conscious lyrics and music with creative and genre transcending production by Sweden's finest.
To achieve this Stephen has worked with the young, up and coming Swedish producer Alex Papakonstantinou as well as childhood friend Arnthor Birgisson ( Alongside Max Martin and Rami he is one of Sweden's and the worlds top producers and he has worked with Westlife, J Lo, Celine Dion and Ricky Martin among others.)
"This Must Be Ground" is an album unique with its blend of daringly personal ballads and furiously dance driven up tempo tracks.
Where Is Your Heart
Stephen Simmonds Lyrics
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compassion in your eyes
It aint' alright
is that all you're thinkin' of
Is that all you have inside
Why do you hide, don't you want my love to find you
Don't you want my love to try?
Can't you see your people die?
And you're playin' you're part, baby where is your heart
How can you leave, don't you know that I'm still here
Don't you know that I'm in need
How can you sleep, is there nothing that you feel
Is there nothing you believe?
Think u so tough but there's always someone tougher
Always somewhere u can bleed
When you think you're unseen, well you're about to be discovered
So tell me what's it's gonna be?
Cos you're missin' one part baby where is your heart
The lyrics to Stephen Simmonds’ song “Where Is Your Heart” speak about the absence of sympathy, compassion, and love in the world. The song seems to be directed at someone who is apathetic and indifferent to the plight of others, including people dying around them. The opening lines of the song lament the lack of sympathy and love, indicating that the singer believes these emotions are lacking in the person they are addressing. The lyrics suggest that this person is only concerned with themselves and lacks any empathy for others.
The singer asks why this person hides, suggesting that they may be afraid of love or the vulnerability that comes with it. The chorus asks this person where their heart is, suggesting that they are emotionally distant and disconnected from those around them. The verse also suggests that this person is blind to the hate around them and may not believe in anything.
Through the song, Stephen Simmonds conveys a message about the importance of empathy, love, and compassion, and the emotional impact of their absence. The song encourages people to be more mindful of how their actions, or inactions, affect those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
It aint' alright, where's the sympathy and love
The situation is not acceptable, where is your compassion and kindness?
compassion in your eyes
Where is the empathy in your gaze?
It aint' alright
The situation is not okay.
is that all you're thinkin' of
Is that the only thing on your mind?
Is that all you have inside
Is that all the depth you possess?
Why do you hide, don't you want my love to find you
Why are you hiding? Don't you desire my affection?
Don't you want my love to try?
Do you not want me to attempt to love you?
Why you so blind, can't you see the hate around you
Why are you so oblivious? Can't you perceive the hatred in your surroundings?
Can't you see your people die?
Are you oblivious to the suffering of your own people?
And you're playin' you're part, baby where is your heart
You're playing your role, but where is your sense of morality?
How can you leave, don't you know that I'm still here
How can you abandon me when I still exist?
Don't you know that I'm in need
Are you unaware of my needs?
How can you sleep, is there nothing that you feel
How can you rest peacefully? Do you not have any emotions?
Is there nothing you believe?
Do you not have any beliefs?
Think u so tough but there's always someone tougher
You believe yourself to be strong, but there is always someone stronger.
Always somewhere u can bleed
There is always a possibility of you getting hurt.
When you think you're unseen, well you're about to be discovered
When you think you are unnoticed, soon your true character will be exposed.
So tell me what's it's gonna be?
So, what will you decide?
Cos you're missin' one part baby where is your heart
You lack something important, where is your sense of compassion?
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.